PRESS RELEASE
Sgt. James Kelly #233
Public Information Officer

Arrests Made for Robbery

Shortly after 4:00pm on Thursday, February 13, Brick police officers responded to Wilson Court for a report of a male subject wearing a ski mask, armed with a handgun, attempting to enter the home. The homeowner reported that upon confronting the suspect, the suspect ran to a waiting vehicle and entered as a passenger. The homeowner was able to provide a detailed description of the vehicle to police. Further investigation revealed that the suspects were attempting to rob a 16-year old male that was leaving the residence.

The suspect vehicle was located, unoccupied, at a residence in Point Pleasant Borough. With the assistance of the Point Pleasant Borough Police Department, detectives from the Brick Township Police Department and the Brick Township Police Street Crimes Unit were able to identify and arrest the two suspects – 18 year-old David Lavroff of Toms River, NJ and 18 year old James Clark of Brick Township.

Lavroff was charged with Robbery, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose. Clark was charged with Robbery and his vehicle was seized.

Both are currently being held in the Ocean County Jail. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Brian Farnkopf at 732-262-4611 or Detective Michael Bennett at 732-262-1122.